betimes

be·times

B0216700 (bĭ-tīmz′)adv. Archaic 1. In good time; early: "A beneficent microclimate brings out the camellias betimes" (John Russell).2. Once in a while; on occasion.3. Quickly; soon.

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[Middle English bitimes : bi, by; see by¹ + time, time; see time + -es, adv. suff.; see -s³.]

betimes

(bɪˈtaɪmz) adv1. in good time; early2. in a short time; soon[C14 bitimes; see by, time]

be•times

(bɪˈtaɪmz)

adv. 1. early; in good time. 2. occasionally; at times. 3. Archaic. within a short time; soon. [1275–1325; Middle English bitimes]

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betimes - in good time; "he awoke betimes that morning"early

betimes

adverb1. Before the expected time:ahead, beforehand, early.Idioms: ahead of time, in advance, with time to spare.2. Once in a while; at times:intermittently, occasionally, periodically, sometimes, sporadically.Idioms: ever and again, now and again.

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